Bulgaria Import Regulations

General Information & Importers

• • Drive Side: Left-hand drive vehicles are allowed.
• • Duty-Free Importation: Bulgarian citizens can import a vehicle duty-free if it has been owned for more than 6 months and driven more than 6,000 kilometers.
• • Temporary Importation: Allowed for up to 6 months for non-residents with written government permission.
• • Inspection: Vehicles imported from outside the EU must undergo a mandatory inspection before registration.

Shipping & Logistics

• • Destination Ports: Burgas and Sofia.
• • Shipment Details: Approximately 34–41 days via container with a weekly schedule.
• • Shipping Line: Argo Maritime Ltd.

Duties, Taxes & Fees

• • Import Tariff: 10% on vehicles imported from outside the EU or EEA.
• • VAT: 20% applied on the total value including import duties.
• • Eco-Tax: An environmental tax is applied to all vehicles imported from outside the EU, with the amount depending on the vehicle's age.
• • Note: Once registered, the owner cannot sell the vehicle within the first year of registration.

Vehicle Registration Requirements

• • Proof of identity and original receipt or bill of sale.
• • Proof of residency or a valid employment contract.
• • Valid roadworthiness certificate and vehicle registration documents.
• • Receipts for Bulgarian vehicle tax and proof of third-party insurance.
• • Proof of payment of customs duty (for non-EU/EEA vehicles).

Required Documentation

• • Passport copy and proof of ownership (vehicle title).
• • Purchase invoice (must show ownership for more than 6 months) and proforma invoice.
• • EUR 1 Certificate and foreign registration card.
• • Valid Visa, Driver’s license, and proof of insurance.